Noodle, Texas
Noodle is an unincorporated community in Jones County, Texas, United States.
History
A post office called Noodle was established in 1900, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1924. Noodle has been noted for its unusual place name. The name comes from nearby Noodle Creek, a dry creek named for the local term for "nothing" according to local history.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Noodle, Texas
- ^ "Jones County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
- ^ Petras, Kathryn; Petras, Ross (December 18, 2007). Unusually Stupid Americans: A Compendium of All-American Stupidity. Random House Publishing Group. p. 246. ISBN 978-0-307-41761-9.
- ^ Wagstaff, James. "Noodle, TX". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved February 6, 2015.
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